Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $801,784 in 92 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $303,726. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$801,784
- Number of grants92
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$303,726
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
48% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 82 | $7.3 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 88 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $801,784 | 92 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 9 | $407,726 |
| California | 66 | $370,958 |
| New York | 8 | $16,350 |
| Illinois | 2 | $1,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Public Justice Foundation | General support | $303,726 |
| Basf Justice & Diversity Center | Restricted support | $273,500 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership | Restricted support | $91,500 |
| Consumer Reports | General support | $10,000 |
| Consumer Watchdog | General support | $10,000 |
| Alonzo King Lines Ballet | General support | $9,180 |
| SF Museum of Modern Art | General support | $5,550 |
| Center for Auto Safety | General support | $5,000 |
| Legal Assistance for the Elderly | General support | $5,000 |
| SF Jazz | General support | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Legal Aid | General support | $2,500 |
| J Street Ed Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Uc Berkeleypolicy Advocacy Clinic | Restricted support | $2,500 |
| Western Center on Law & Poverty | General support | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Ballet Association | General support | $2,500 |
| Alliance for Justice | General support | $2,000 |
| American Constitution Society | General support | $2,000 |
| Breast Cancer Action | General support | $2,000 |
| SF Film Society | General support | $2,000 |
| Alliance for Smiles | General support | $1,705 |
| Congregation Beth Sholom | General support | $1,620 |
| AIDS Legal Referral Panel | General support | $1,500 |
| Equal Justice Society | General support | $1,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum Ny | General support | $1,500 |
| American Conservatory Theater | General support | $1,200 |
| SF Jewish Film Festival | General support | $1,200 |
| Mechanics Institute | General support | $1,125 |
| Annie Cannons Inc | General support | $1,080 |
| Alzhiemer Association | General support | $1,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann | General support | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $1,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates | General support | $1,000 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | General support | $1,000 |
| Coleman Advocates | General support | $1,000 |
| Community Music Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Contemporary Jewish Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| East Bay Community Law Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Edgewood Center for Children & Families | General support | $1,000 |
| Eviction Defense Collaborative | General support | $1,000 |
| Exploratorium | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Zitrin
Questions people ask
Does Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin Foundation give?
$801,784 in tax year 2024, across 92 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Zitrin (President).
What does Arthur and Charlotte Zitrin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, arts and culture and health.